Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea may make a return to soccer and is in talks to be a part of Serie A facet Genoa, in accordance with reviews.
The shot stopper signed for the Crimson Devils in 2011, making over 500 appearances and lifting eight items of silverware earlier than hanging up his gloves in 2023. De Gea’s final sport got here in opposition to rivals Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup remaining of 2023 – the place Pep Guardiola’s facet claimed victory at Wembley.
The Spanish star left Previous Trafford final summer time after failing to agree phrases on a brand new contract with the Premier League giants. United went on to signal new goalkeeper Andre Onana, whereas De Gea left as a free agent.
However now he is anticipated to make a shock return to the sport, and is in talks over a transfer to Genoa, in accordance with The Athletic.
The 33-year-old has been linked with a transfer to the Italian facet – who’re looking out for brand spanking new expertise between the sticks after shedding Josep Martinez in the summertime switch window. If De Gea was to agree a take care of Genoa, he would be a part of on a free switch after failing to place pen to paper with one other membership since his United departure.
Nevertheless, later reviews from Sky Sports activities have revealed {that a} transfer to Genoa could also be on maintain for now. It is thought that De Gea’s ‘unrealistic wage expectations’ have created an issue for the Italian’s – who could also be unwilling to pursue a deal if excessive funds are concerned.
De Gea’s final sport of aggressive soccer came to visit a 12 months in the past, and he has not featured for his nationwide crew since 2020, suggesting {that a} new transfer must occur sooner reasonably than later if the Spaniard is to ever return to the sport.